The Annihilator

Dark, dangerous, delicious. The fifth book in a dark mafia romance series from TikTok sensation, New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. 
 
Beautiful but bruised, Lyla sells her body each night to survive a sinister underworld that threatens to destroy her. 
 
But someone is watching her. The Shadow Man – Lyla’s stalker and saviour – who targets any man that tries to possess her. 
 
So when Lyla is dragged even further into the unrelenting clutches of those intent on claiming her, her tormented guardian angel is just behind. 
 
And he will annihilate the world to save her. 
 
Tropes: 
- Dark romance 
- Mafia romance 
- Obsessed MMX 
- Anti-hero 
- Age gap 
 
The Dark Verse: 
 
The Predator - She'll never escape him. 
The Reaper - He'll follow her to the ends of the world. 
The Emperor - She was always his destiny. 
The Finisher - His love could destroy her. 
The Annihilator - He'll burn the world for her. 
The Syndicator - It ends where it begins. 
 
Readers and authors are obsessed with The Dark Verse: 
 
'RuNyx is one of a kind' Hannah Grace, bestselling author of Icebreaker 
'Pulsing with heat, darkness and mystery' LJ Shen, bestselling author of Vicious and The Kiss Thief 
'Everything RuNyx touches is a masterpiece!' *****reader review 
'Tense and thrilling' *****reader review 
'A must read!' *****reader review 
'This book had me hooked from the first page to the last' *****Reader Review

RuNyx is a New York Times, USA Today and international bestselling author of romance. Her stories range across subgenres from dark contemporary to gothic to historical to fantasy and more, and are currently being translated into over 10 languages. 
 
 
Her pen name has a very special meaning to her. When she's not writing, she's reading, traveling, meditating, daydreaming, and most of all, procrastinating.

The Finisher

Dark, dangerous, delicious. The fourth book in a dark mafia romance series from TikTok sensation, New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. 
 
Raised on the streets, Alessandro ‘Alpha’ Villanova has had to scrap his way to the top. A city that once shunned him is now the one he rules as the king of a dark empire. 
 
Far from Alpha’s world, Zephyr de la Vega has led a normal life. Normal family, normal drama. But when a chance encounter puts her on Alpha’s past, she makes him a proposition that changes everything. 
 
As a killer threatens to tear Alpha’s city to shreds, Alpha and Zephyr’s partnership evolves into something deeper, more enduring, and more powerful than either of them anticipated. 
 
Their passion ascends as darkness descends. Until soon, a new order is born. 
 
Tropes: 
- Mafia romance 
- Dark romance 
- Second chance romance 
- Grumpy x sunshine 
- Marriage of convenience 
 
The Dark Verse: 
 
The Predator - She'll never escape him. 
The Reaper - He'll follow her to the ends of the world. 
The Emperor - She was always his destiny. 
The Finisher - His love could destroy her. 
The Annihilator - He'll burn the world for her. 
 
Readers and authors are obsessed with The Dark Verse: 
 
'RuNyx is one of a kind' Hannah Grace, bestselling author of Icebreaker 
'Pulsing with heat, darkness and mystery' LJ Shen, bestselling author of Vicious and The Kiss Thief 
'Everything RuNyx touches is a masterpiece!' *****reader review 
'Tense and thrilling' *****reader review 
'A must read!' *****reader review 
'This book had me hooked from the first page to the last' *****Reader Review

The Emperor

Dark, dangerous, delicious. The third book in a dark mafia romance series from the TikTok sensation, New York Times and international bestselling author. 
 
Heir to a notorious mafia clan, Dante Maroni has been trained as a weapon since birth. A silent rebel in the shadows, he has learned to hide his ruthlessness under a cloak of charm, his brutality under suits, and his obsession with one woman under silence. 
 
Daughter of the Maroni’s housekeeper, Amara has loved Dante for longer than she’s known it. So when he finally notices her, nothing will break their bond. 
 
But Amara has a secret. So dark that she almost loses the will to live. So dark that she can't share it with Dante. 
 
The world of the mob threatens to destroy them. Can their love save them? 
 
Tropes: 
-Childhood friends to lovers 
- Dark romance 
- Mafia romance 
- Forbidden love 
- Secret romance 
 
The Dark Verse: 
 
The Predator - She'll never escape him. 
The Reaper - He'll follow her to the ends of the world. 
The Emperor - She was always his destiny. 
The Finisher - His love could destroy her. 
The Annihilator - He'll burn the world for her. 
The Syndicator - It ends where it begins. 
 
Readers and authors are obsessed with The Dark Verse: 
 
'RuNyx is one of a kind' Hannah Grace, bestselling author of Icebreaker 
'Pulsing with heat, darkness and mystery' LJ Shen, bestselling author of Vicious and The Kiss Thief 
'Everything RuNyx touches is a masterpiece!' *****reader review 
'Tense and thrilling' *****reader review 
'A must read!' *****reader review 
'This book had me hooked from the first page to the last' *****Reader Review

Dark, dangerous, delicious. The third book in a dark mafia romance series from New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. 
 
Heir to a notorious mafia clan, Dante Maroni has been trained as a weapon since birth. A silent rebel in the shadows, he has learned to hide his ruthlessness under a cloak of charm, his brutality under suits, and his obsession with one woman under silence. 
 
Daughter of the Maroni’s housekeeper, Amara has loved Dante for longer than she’s known it. So when he finally notices her, nothing will break their bond. 
 
But Amara has a secret. So dark that she almost loses the will to live. So dark that she can't share it with Dante. 
 
The world of the mob threatens to destroy them. Can their love save them? 
 
Tropes: 
-Childhood friends to lovers 
- Dark romance 
- Mafia romance 
- Forbidden love 
- Secret romance 
 
The Dark Verse: 
 
The Predator - She'll never escape him. 
The Reaper - He'll follow her to the ends of the world. 
The Emperor - She was always his destiny. 
The Finisher - His love could destroy her. 
The Annihilator - He'll burn the world for her. 
The Syndicator - It ends where it begins.

The Reaper

Dark, dangerous, delicious. The second book in a dark mafia romance series from TikTok sensation, New York Times and international bestselling author. 
 
Morana Vitalio now knows what connects her to Tristan ‘The Predator’ Caine, one of the Tenebrae mob’s most prized members. And despite the fact Caine works for her family’s rival clan, Morana is determined to break down the walls that surround his heart. 
 
So when Tristan is called back to his outfits’ turf in Tenebrae, Morana follows. Now, she is in enemy territory and the list of those who want her dead only grows. 
 
As dangerous secrets threaten both of their lives, they must band together for survival. 
But can Morana truly trust both her life and her heart to the man who has wanted to kill her for twenty years? 
 
 
Tropes: 
- Dark romance 
- Mafia romance 
- Found family 
- Possessive MMC 
 
The Dark Verse: 
 
The Predator - She'll never escape him. 
The Reaper - He'll follow her to the ends of the world. 
The Emperor - She was always his destiny. 
The Finisher - His love could destroy her. 
The Annihilator - He'll burn the world for her. 
 
Readers and authors are obsessed with The Dark Verse: 
 
'RuNyx is one of a kind' Hannah Grace, bestselling author of Icebreaker 
'Pulsing with heat, darkness and mystery' LJ Shen, bestselling author of Vicious and The Kiss Thief 
'Everything RuNyx touches is a masterpiece!' *****reader review 
'Tense and thrilling' *****reader review 
'A must read!' *****reader review 
'This book had me hooked from the first page to the last' *****Reader Review

Dark, dangerous, delicious. The second book in a dark mafia romance series from New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. 
 
Morana Vitalio now knows what connects her to Tristan ‘The Predator’ Caine, one of the Tenebrae mob’s most prized members. And despite the fact Caine works for her family’s rival clan, Morana is determined to break down the walls that surround his heart. 
 
So when Tristan is called back to his outfits’ turf in Tenebrae, Morana follows. Now, she is in enemy territory and the list of those who want her dead only grows. 
 
As dangerous secrets threaten both of their lives, they must band together for survival. 
But can Morana truly trust both her life and her heart to the man who has wanted to kill her for twenty years? 
 
 
Tropes: 
- Dark romance 
- Mafia romance 
- Found family 
- Possessive MMC 
 
The Dark Verse: 
 
The Predator - She'll never escape him. 
The Reaper - He'll follow her to the ends of the world. 
The Emperor - She was always his destiny. 
The Finisher - His love could destroy her. 
The Annihilator - He'll burn the world for her.

The Predator

Dark, dangerous, delicious. The first book in a dark mafia romance series from TikTok sensation, New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. 
 
In the dark underbelly of the mob, Tristan Caine has always been an anomaly. The only non-blooded member in the high circle of the Tenebrae Outfit, his skills are unparalleled, his morality questionable, his motives unknown. He is lethal and he knows it. 
 
As does Morana Vitalio, the genius extraordinaire daughter of the Tenebrae’s rival family. What Caine does with weapons, Morana does with computers. And when a twenty year-old mystery resurfaces, Morana is intent on using her skills to prove Caine’s involvement. 
 
Until she realises they are bound together by a decades old secret which neither of them can escape. 
Something terrible – something huge – is brewing in the mob. And only Morana and Caine can fight it. Together. 
 
Tropes: 
-Enemies to Lovers 
- Forbidden Romance 
- Mafia romance 
- Protective/possessive MMC 
- Dark romance 
- Slow burn 
 
The Dark Verse: 
 
The Predator - She'll never escape him. 
The Reaper - He'll follow her to the ends of the world. 
The Emperor - She was always his destiny. 
The Finisher - His love could destroy her. 
The Annihilator - He'll burn the world for her. 
 
Readers and authors are obsessed with The Dark Verse: 
 
'RuNyx is one of a kind' Hannah Grace, bestselling author of Icebreaker 
'Pulsing with heat, darkness and mystery' LJ Shen, bestselling author of Vicious and The Kiss Thief 
'Everything RuNyx touches is a masterpiece!' *****reader review 
'Tense and thrilling' *****reader review 
'A must read!' *****reader review 
'This book had me hooked from the first page to the last' *****Reader Review

Dark, dangerous, delicious. The first book in a dark mafia romance series from New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. 
 
In the dark underbelly of the mob, Tristan Caine has always been an anomaly. The only non-blooded member in the high circle of the Tenebrae Outfit, his skills are unparalleled, his morality questionable, his motives unknown. He is lethal and he knows it. 
 
As does Morana Vitalio, the genius extraordinaire daughter of the Tenebrae’s rival family. What Caine does with weapons, Morana does with computers. And when a twenty year-old mystery resurfaces, Morana is intent on using her skills to prove Caine’s involvement. 
 
Until she realises they are bound together by a decades old secret which neither of them can escape. 
Something terrible – something huge – is brewing in the mob. And only Morana and Caine can fight it. Together. 
 
Tropes: 
-Enemies to Lovers 
- Forbidden Romance 
- Mafia romance 
- Protective/possessive MMC 
- Dark romance 
- Slow burn 
 
The Dark Verse: 
 
The Predator - She'll never escape him. 
The Reaper - He'll follow her to the ends of the world. 
The Emperor - She was always his destiny. 
The Finisher - His love could destroy her. 
The Annihilator - He'll burn the world for her.

Enigma

The gripping new dark academia romance from the bestselling author of Gothikana and TikTok sensation The Dark Verse series, a steamy enemies-to-lovers tale of mystery, love, and obsession. 
 
‘RuNyx can do no wrong. . . No one does spicy dark academia quite like them.’ 5* Reader Review 
'A slow burn tension that builds until you feel like you’re choking on it' 5* Reader Review 
‘Filled with mystery, suspense, and secret. . .I DEVOURED IT! 5* Reader Review 
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There are secrets she must uncover. There are secrets she must keep. 
 
Salem Salazar is the black sheep of her wealthy family. Plagued by scandal, she enrols at the elite Mortimer University to find out what happened to her perfect, missing older sister Olivia. 
 
There, she soon discovers Olivia is only one of many girls who have disappeared at Mortimer, and vows to uncover the dark forces responsible. Even if it means using herself as bait. 
 
And Cazimir van der Waal has caught her scent. Caz may look as though he was carved by the Gods, but he also has a dark past, a hidden agenda, and a ravenous appetite for a beautiful, golden-eyed girl. 
 
But whilst Caz is obsessed with Salem, he is far from the most dangerous thing at Mortimer… 
 
As Salem and Caz’s investigations intertwine, their undeniable chemistry ignites a passionate bond. Can they uncover the truth before it consumes them both? 
 
Tropes: 
*Dark academia romance 
*Steamy suspense 
*Rivals to lovers 
*Secret societies 
*Forbidden love 
 
Readers and authors are obsessed with RuNyx! 
 
'RuNyx is one of a kind' Hannah Grace, bestselling author of Icebreaker 
 
'This dark academia romance is pulsing with heat, darkness and mystery' LJ Shen, bestselling author of Vicious and The Kiss Thief 
 
‘Nobody does dark academia gothic romance like RuNyx’ 5* Reader Review 
 
'One of the best books I have ever read' 5* Reader Review 
 
‘A dark, seductive, and mysteriously wonderful story that will grip your heart and keep you at the edge of your seat.’ 5* reader review 
 
'Dark academia. Secret societies. Enemies to lovers. Perfection. ' 5* Reader Review 
 
'This book had me hooked from the first page to the last' 5* Reader Review 
 
'Everything RuNyx touches is a masterpiece' * Reader Review

A BRAND NEW DARK ACADEMIA ROMANCE FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTELLING AUTHOR OF GOTHIKANA AND TIKTOK SENSATION THE DARK VERSE. 
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'A slow burn tension that builds until you feel like you’re choking on it' 5* Reader Review 
'Dark academia. Secret societies. Enemies to lovers. Perfection. ' 5* Reader Review 
'Fast pace, spicy, mysterious' 5* Reader Review 
 
Love. Lies. Obsession. A Tale of Dark Romance. 
 
Salem Salazar is the black sheep of her wealthy family. Plagued by scandal, she enrols at the elite Mortimer University to find out what happened to her perfect, missing older sister Olivia. There, she soon discovers Olivia is only one of many girls who have disappeared at Mortimer, and vows to uncover the dark forces responsible. Even if it means using herself as bait. 
 
And Cazimir van der Waal has caught her scent. Caz may look as though he was carved by the Gods, but he also has a dark past, a hidden agenda, and a ravenous appetite for a beautiful, golden-eyed girl. But whilst Caz is obsessed with Salem, he is far from the most dangerous thing at Mortimer. 
 
As Salem and Caz’s investigations intertwine, their undeniable chemistry ignites a passionate bond. Can they uncover the truth before it consumes them both? 
 
Tropes: 
 
*Dark academia romance 
*Steamy suspense 
*Rivals to lovers 
*Secret societies 
*Forbidden love 
 
Readers and authors are obsessed with RuNyx: 
 
'RuNyx is one of a kind' Hannah Grace 
'One of the best books I have ever read' 5* Reader Review 
'This dark academia romance is pulsing with heat, darkness and mystery' LJ Shen 
'This book had me hooked from the first page to the last' 5* Reader Review 
'Everything RuNyx touches is a masterpiece' * Reader Review

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